4. COOLER BAG; $40

Amazon

Why You’ll Want It: Dates don't have to be complicated. For less than $50, nab this picnic cooler bag packed with a set of glasses, napkins, a cutting board, and a corkscrew—just add wine and cheese, along with your partner and a sunny day at the park.

5. INITIAL PENDANT NECKLACE; $58

Nordstrom

Why You'll Want It: Nameplate necklaces are sweet, but you can get more creative with a simple initial. Pick your Valentine’s first name, or refer to your favorite place. The possibilities are endless.

6. STAR WARS PLUSH BOUQUET; $50

Think Geek

Why You'll Want It: Flowers are pretty, but they often don’t stay that way for long. Characters like Darth Vader, Han Solo, Leia, and Yoda (propped up on dowels that look like lightsabers!) are forever.

7. GOURMET CANDY PIZZA; $35

Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Some like it hot, but you’ll love it sweet. One-up your usual box of chocolates with a pizza pie made with a milk chocolate crust and topped with caramel popcorn, heart candies, and a mint chocolate drizzle.

13. FRIDA AND DIEGO MUGS; $25

MoMa Store

Why You’ll Want It: Don’t go breakin’ the art—these printed mugs are made of glass, after all. Because of that, your Valentine will be inspired to preserve the cups that bear an uncanny likeness to Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Save 25% on Ranger Station’s Woodsy Candles and Colognes

by Shane Roberts

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Everything Ranger Station makes is extremely giftable, especially when paired with their lighters and awesome but totally unnecessary wick trimmers.

12 Items Every Taco Lover Needs

October 4 is National Taco Day. Let’s tacobout some products you can buy to show your love for this most excellent of foods every day of the year.

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Yes, you could buy some more standard stainless steel taco holders, but why not get these punny and whimsical stands instead? They’re made of BPA-free plastic and are dishwasher safe. If carnivorous dinos are more your speed, try the TACOsaurus Rex.

This book, written by New York City chef Alex Stupack, is filled with essays, gorgeous photographs, and, of course, recipes. Learn how to make tortillas from scratch, whip up delicious salsas, and top it all off with fillings that are anything but basic. The book promises to “change the way you make—and think about—tacos forever.”